Big by-the-glass energy, crowd-pleaser DNA
Atlanta · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 9, 2026
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Trade Root's wine list reads like a greatest hits album — Caymus, Silver Oak, Whispering Angel, Rombauer. You've heard these songs before. That's not necessarily a knock, but if you were hoping for anything off the beaten path, keep scrolling.
The list clocks in at 43 labels with a clear emphasis on California and crowd-friendly names. There's a Coravin selection that bumps up the by-the-glass ambitions, which is a genuine plus — it's how you end up with Silver Oak available by the pour. Regional representation is thin: a Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny nods to Burgundy, the August Kesseler Riesling gestures toward Germany, and Seven Hills Walla Walla Merlot covers the Pacific Northwest, but Old World depth is mostly absent. Two non-alcoholic options from Giesen round out the 'Free Spirited' section, a thoughtful touch for non-drinkers at the table.
Twenty-four by-the-glass options is a genuinely impressive number, and the Coravin program deserves credit for making pricier bottles accessible in pour format. The spread runs from $15 (Giesen 0%) to $125 (Silver Oak), which means this list works for the budget-conscious and the celebratory drinker alike — just don't expect any curveballs.
The Bottom Line
Trade Root plays it safe and charges for the privilege — markups lean steep and the list won't surprise anyone who's eaten at a mid-to-upscale American restaurant in the last decade. That said, 24 by-the-glass options anchored by a Coravin program gives you genuine flexibility, and the August Kesseler Riesling and Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny are legit finds in an otherwise predictable lineup. If you need wine that won't cause a debate at the table, Trade Root delivers — just don't come looking for discovery.
Norcross · Atlanta · Steakhouse / Seafood
A compact steakhouse list that bets on Cabernet, with seven of its 24 wines from Mendoza to Napa. Start with the Carnivor Cabernet at 9/12/36 next to your steak, and ask what the three numbers mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Midtown · Atlanta · American Tavern
A 39-wine Georgia list, 21 white and 18 red, with a red group built mostly on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and no prices posted. Start with the Encostas do Lima Vinho Verde from Portugal, or the Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir if you want red, and ask your server for prices and glass sizes before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Vinings · Atlanta · New Southern
A long bottle list that climbs to $1,850 Grand Cru Burgundy, with a 26-wine glass file from $12 to $25 as the easier way in; both change often. Order the $15 Famille Vincent Bourgogne Chardonnay by the glass, or the $23 Hartford Court Pinot Noir with the Maple Brined Duck Breast, and confirm vintages and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and glass file, not service, storage or markups.
Avondale Estates · Atlanta · Wine Bar / Listening Room
A compact wine list for a room that is mostly about music, with four glass pours and a bottle list that starts at $48 and stops at a $175 Champagne. Start with the $48 Martha Stouman Blanc, or the $65 Ziereisen Chasselas if you'd rather try something unusual, and confirm what's available since the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Italian and Global
Sauce Buckhead brings a focused, Italy-first wine list that punches above its size — 24 labels, done with some care. The markups on American brands like Cakebread and Decoy are steep enough to sting, but the Italian selections are priced more reasonably and the by-the-glass program is coherent. If you stick to the Tuscan and Venetian bottles, you'll eat and drink well here.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Mediterranean
Knife Modern Mediterranean's wine list does exactly what it sets out to do: give every table a glass option without friction. If you're here for the food and just want something drinkable alongside it, the Domaine Bousquet Malbec or Nik Weis Riesling will serve you well at fair prices. Don't come expecting discovery — but don't worry about getting gouged either.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa · Rochester · New American
A broad online list with a real Finger Lakes section and a few friendly glass pours. Order the $10 Hahn Pinot Noir or the $15 Apollo's Praise Scheurebe by the glass, or pick a New York bottle like the $35 Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling, and confirm current prices because the list is a live online menu. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Hill · Seattle · New American
A tasting-menu room whose wine list leans Italian, with Pacific Northwest and orange wine sections and an 8-wine glass list from $15 to $35. Start with the $15 Andreola Prosecco or the $32 Radovic Vitovska by the glass, and confirm prices because the list is linked as 06262026. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Newport · Providence · New American
Start with the Lusteau Fino Sherry at 12, then pour the Marchiori & Barraud Malbec at 17 with dinner. If you want the Chablis at 21 or the Sancerre at 23, order it by the glass first and ask the team about the full cellar. The list is dated October 6, 2026, so confirm today's pours and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted Lawn Terrace wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
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